foul trouble
noun
sports
: the state of having committed several fouls : the state of being close to fouling out
a basketball player in foul trouble
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The French phenom found himself in early foul trouble of the worst kind on Mother's Day.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Once Brink got in foul trouble, the Aces could continue blitzing Ogwumike and Dearica Hamby (12 points, five rebounds) without worry.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
The San Antonio Spurs overcame a hostile Minnesota Timberwolves crowd, a full dose of Anthony Edwards, and foul trouble to star Victor Wembanyama on Friday night, battling to a 115-108 victory and a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns’ foul trouble continues to be a lingering issue.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
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Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Once Brink got in foul trouble, the Aces could continue blitzing Ogwumike and Dearica Hamby (12 points, five rebounds) without worry.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
The San Antonio Spurs overcame a hostile Minnesota Timberwolves crowd, a full dose of Anthony Edwards, and foul trouble to star Victor Wembanyama on Friday night, battling to a 115-108 victory and a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Karl-Anthony Towns’ foul trouble continues to be a lingering issue.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
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“Foul trouble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foul%20trouble. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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